Awesome goalkeeping display denies CeltsA virtuoso performance by the Trumbull goalkeeper was the story of the day. One fantastic save after another proved that this young Chilean phenom will rescue Trumbull many more times in the future. In a game that Madison should have won by a handsome margin the visiting goalkeeper proved that even in a team game one player can dominate the result.
Madison started this game strongly and continued that way for the full 90 minutes. In stark contrast to last weeks performance, the defense had its best game of the season with Behrooz hardly troubled during the first half. Rob H was unbeatable in the left back position and Danny was able to sweep up any loose balls coming his way. Normally from the base of a defensive rock you can build a victory but no matter how hard Madison tried they could not find a way past the Trumbull goalkeeping Colossus.
The pattern of missed opportunities was set early in the game after one particularly great move. Skillful midfield wing play by Carlos put Ronnie K through in the opposition penalty box where he swung over a great cross to meet the head of the on rushing Jacques. It hardly seems believable now, but with the goal wide open and the goalkeeper stranded, Jacques contrived to head the ball high over the post.....! A clear cut chance gone and Madison would be left to rue this easiest of chances to go ahead. Madison continued to dominate possession throughout the first half and Jorge and Rohan managed several attempts on goal that were either saved or mopped up by the Trumbull defence.
The second half was a replica of the first, with strong, controlled possession play by the Madison midfield and wave after wave of attack on the Trumbull goal always being thwarted at the end. Numerous chances came and went and as the second half wore on it became obvious that nothing short of a miracle or a bolt of lightening hitting the Trumbull goalkeeper would allow Madison to win this game. Even in the dying seconds of the game with Jorge clear on goal with only the giant goalkeeper to beat, a superb double save clinched the point for Trumbull in a game that Madison deserved to win. All credit to the goalkeeper for the best display of agility and bravery I've seen in a game for a long while.
What now for Madison? Although the result was hard to swallow this was still a very good attacking and defensive performance by the Celts. If they can carry this attitude and aggressive style through the rest of the season they could finish the year strongly. It's unlikely they will meet a more dominant goalkeeper in their remaining games.
I read the blog.....clearly you had your pants off while envisioning the
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Jody
Are you saying my report is pants?
ReplyDeleteGuys,
ReplyDeleteNeed your opinion on a type of field we should be playing on this Sunday against the Polish Falcons. This Sunday we are playing at the Madison High School on the field we played last time. If MHS allows us, we can play on their Turf field this Sunday. The Turf field is not a grass artificial field like at Sportsplex in North Branford but it is a football turf surface. My question to you is that should we play on the Turf field or should we just play on the same field (grass) that we played last. Keep in mind the grass field we played on before is used for the Middle school and was smaller in width and we can use it to our advantage but wanted to get your opinion first before calling the high school and ask for permission. We might not get the Turf field but we can ask for it.
The Falcons have the best standing in our division so far and they are very good in mid-field and controlling the ball. Last time, we lost 3-1 to them at New Britain but we didn't have all our players that day. The turf field is bigger and the ball is much bouncier like the turf field at the Trumbull HS. Please get back to me quick.
Tom
Turf field's are usually ok...although if the field is really large this could be a problem for our 'fit'team.
ReplyDeleteBottom line.... i'm comfortable playing on either field
Genetlemen,
ReplyDeleteThis Sunday we have another good game better than the last game against the #1 ranked team in our division, the Falcons. This is another Home game for us and we will play at the Madison High School.
Last time we lost 3-1 at the Falcons and we didn't have all of our players to our advantage but now it is time for revenge and we have to win this game. No more tie games. Our mid-field has to play exceptionally well because they are very good in mid-field, a good passing team and like to control the tempo.
Please be there ontime at 9:30 am.
Please email me back and confirm......Thanks
Tom
Who the F_ _ _ is wearing the white gloves...some Latin he-she?
ReplyDeleteThey gotta GO!!! I don't care if it 30 below, and the he-she's poor little fingers fall off....they gotta GO !!!
what's a he-she?..and what's wrong with white gloves? Green socks are the real problem!!
ReplyDeleteCeltic were well beaten by Man Utd in the CL tonight....3-0 at Old Trafford. Better team won although their first two goals were clearly offside. Looks like Celtic are heading for third place at best in this section, which will move them into the UEFA cup. Still hope we can beat Man U and Villareal at home though.
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